Amelia W Walker1, Lisa Stern2, Danielle Cipres3, Amanda Rodriguez4, Janette Alvarez5, Dominika Seidman6. 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. 2. Planned Parenthood Northern California, San Francisco, California. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. 4. Division of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California. 5. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California. 6. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California; Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, San Francisco, California. Electronic address: nika.seidman@post.harvard.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Contraceptive satisfaction may influence not only contraceptive use but also long-term engagement in care. We investigated the extent to which adolescent and young women's desired contraceptive features are associated with their current contraceptive method and if the presence of preferred features in their current method is associated with satisfaction. METHODS: We performed a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey at five Northern California family planning clinics, including women aged 13-24 years. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression identified associations between desired features and sociodemographic characteristics. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine associations between desired features and current contraceptive method, as well as the presence of desired features and satisfaction with current method. RESULTS: Among 814 participants, the features most frequently rated "very important" included effectiveness (87%, n = 685), safety (85%, n = 664), and side effects (72%, n = 562). Contraceptive feature preferences varied by age, race/ethnicity, intimate partner violence history, and sexually transmitted infection history. Having a preference for a specific contraceptive feature was not associated with using a method with that feature, except for sexually transmitted infection prevention (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.59, confidence interval [CI; 1.18-2.16]). However, respondents with preferences for effectiveness, partner independence, or privacy who used methods that were congruent with their preferences were more likely to express satisfaction (aOReffectiveness: 1.57, CI [1.03-2.37], aORpartner independent: 1.75 [1.03-2.96], and aORprivacy: 1.81 [1.01-3.23]). CONCLUSION: Adolescent and young women have varied contraceptive preferences that are associated with demographics and reproductive health experiences. Adolescent and young women's use of contraceptive methods that matched their preferences may improve satisfaction and engagement in care.
PURPOSE: Contraceptive satisfaction may influence not only contraceptive use but also long-term engagement in care. We investigated the extent to which adolescent and young women's desired contraceptive features are associated with their current contraceptive method and if the presence of preferred features in their current method is associated with satisfaction. METHODS: We performed a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey at five Northern California family planning clinics, including women aged 13-24 years. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression identified associations between desired features and sociodemographic characteristics. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine associations between desired features and current contraceptive method, as well as the presence of desired features and satisfaction with current method. RESULTS: Among 814 participants, the features most frequently rated "very important" included effectiveness (87%, n = 685), safety (85%, n = 664), and side effects (72%, n = 562). Contraceptive feature preferences varied by age, race/ethnicity, intimate partner violence history, and sexually transmitted infection history. Having a preference for a specific contraceptive feature was not associated with using a method with that feature, except for sexually transmitted infection prevention (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.59, confidence interval [CI; 1.18-2.16]). However, respondents with preferences for effectiveness, partner independence, or privacy who used methods that were congruent with their preferences were more likely to express satisfaction (aOReffectiveness: 1.57, CI [1.03-2.37], aORpartner independent: 1.75 [1.03-2.96], and aORprivacy: 1.81 [1.01-3.23]). CONCLUSION: Adolescent and young women have varied contraceptive preferences that are associated with demographics and reproductive health experiences. Adolescent and young women's use of contraceptive methods that matched their preferences may improve satisfaction and engagement in care.
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